by Karen Alphonse | Mar 26, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I have read many of your blogs. I use networking as a tool for professional advancement as you repeatedly suggest, but, frankly, it is not working. When I meet people and give them my card, they seem eager to help. When I contact them, few respond and those that do...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 19, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am interviewing at a distance for a leadership role with an organization based in Abu Dhabi. What should I consider prior to the interview? What should I consider regarding cultural differences? A: Overseas organizations are probably not going to fly you to a...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 12, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: This is my first time working with an executive recruiter. Do you have any tips ? I am young and relatively inexperienced at this whole job search thing, and I am anxious to find a great job. A: Your recruiter is your best ally in the search process. It only...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 5, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have submitted my materials to various international agencies and organizations for consideration at the senior level. I have applied both in the United States and overseas, yet, I do not hear from the places that seem like perfect destinations for me. What do...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 26, 2013 | Advice, Featured
Q: Recently, I have been conducting numerous Skype interviews. This coming week, I will have one based on a case study. Do you have any tips on how to conduct this meeting? There is a lot hanging in the balance, and I need to get this right. A: This is a case...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 19, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am in a search process, and I think I have alienated my recruiter. After she contacted me and made suggestions about how to improve my materials, I sent my resume on independently. Now, her client is balking at giving her credit for finding me. I wish I could...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 12, 2013 | Advice, Featured
Q: What do you think distinguishes the not-for-profit sector from the for-profit sector? Is there really a difference? A: The easy answer is that mission distinguishes the sectors. Not-for-profits frequently have a social mission that is clearly articulated in...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 5, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have lost the energy to pursue leads and continue my career search. I feel defective, dejected and downtrodden. Every time someone suggests a new lead or approach, I feel inadequate and stupid. Can you help? A: Search burnout — that feeling where...
by Karen Alphonse | Jan 29, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I keep submitting cover letters for positions suiting my background and experience, but, I keep getting rejections. Do you think something is wrong with the way I draft my letters? I try to list every bit of experience that might be of interest to a prospective...
by Karen Alphonse | Jan 22, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am looking for an Executive Director role at an established regional not-for-profit organization, and I am interested in understanding how to determine my “fit” with an organization’s work culture during the interview process. Please advise. A: Prior to the...
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